Test & Evaluation Intern 2026 - 12 Month Placement
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
We are looking for an Intern to support the Flight Test & Evaluation team in the Salisbury, UK area. Boeing Test & Evaluation conducts the maintenance and trials flying of Chinook, Apache and E7 aircraft from several locations in the UK. The team consists of pilots and aircrew working alongside flight test engineers to deliver test programmes in support of UK capability. This internship is at the heart of the flying organisation supporting the Chief Test Pilot and his team. The successful candidate will gain insight into the operation of the BDUK flying organisation and visibility of all of the ongoing test programmes underneath it, as well as having input to the various Regulatory and Safety processes required to conduct flying activities.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Support the Chief Test Pilot and BT&E UK Leadership Team with the day to day running of the flying/test organisation.
2. Support to the Flight Test Operations team in the execution/delivery of any ongoing flight trials
3. Conduct of internal Audits – developing system for tracking, conduct and reporting of internal audits in order to output Quality metrics and support Air Safety judgement
4. Maintain the drumbeat of team meetings alongside the tracking of team decisions and actions using the Centrik tool
5. Maintain the team processes, templates, org structure and list of Responsibilities, Authorities and Accountabilities
6. Tracking of team performance and the generation of internal metrics
7. Conduct and document Continuous improvement activities for the team
Preferred Qualifications/skills:
8. Confident user of MS Office tools particularly Powerpoint, Excel, Word and One Note
9. Working towards a business or engineering degree
10. Confident and clear communicator
11. Self starter, able to work without routine supervision
12. Interest in flying and business operations
13. Evidence of analytical skills/data analysis
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying. This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live within a commutable distance.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)